I caught up with Paolo Parente of DUST 1947 @Gen_Con and we discussed the next two years of planned production – Ninjas!
I can’t wait to play in October! He said Greys – looks like I’m all in!
I caught Jason Hardy from Catalyst Game Labs at Gen Con 2018 where we discussed everything Shadowrun from Kill Code to Prime Runner.
I’m really looking forward to Prime Runner!
I caught up with Jason Buhlman from Paizo Publishing at Gen Con 2018. Would you believe we talked about the Pathfinder 2 Playtest? He also revealed the last hybrid. We discussed some of his favorite parts of the trip and addressed my concerns about character creation.
I really can’t wait to make some characters!
Gen Con 2018: Ares Games to preview Battlestar Galactica – Starship Battles
First copies of the retail edition of Master of the Galaxy will also be available at the show, together with new expansions for Sword & Sorcery
Ares Games will present for the first time at Gen Con 2018 (Booth #335, August 2-5, Indianapolis) a preview of the upcoming Battlestar Galactica – Starship Battles, miniature game. Based on the Battlestar Galactica™ TV series, the game is scheduled to be available at the end of 2018. At the show, visitors will also be able to play with the upcoming Wings of Glory – Tripods & Triplanes.
In addition to these previews, new games also release at the show: the board game of galactic conquest Master of the Galaxy and new expansions for the Sword & Sorcery line – the Hero Packs Krogham and Samyria and the third campaign set, Darkness Falls.
Free League Publishing
Free League Publishing – Jul 20, 2018 10:00 BST
Do you long for adventures and dream of exploring the unknown? Well then, an alternate 1980’s, a post-apocalyptic Zone, or a space station awaits you. Free League Publishing will be attending Gen 2018, the largest and longest running gaming and hobby convention in North America.
A prototype of the recently Kickstarted Crusader Kings the Board Game – slated for release later this year – will be demonstrated at the Free League booth throughout the show by the lead designer of the game, Tomas Härenstam.
In addition, all of Free League’s award-winning tabletop role-playing games – the critically acclaimed alternate 80’s RPG Tales from the Loop , the sci-fi adventure Coriolis – The Third Horizon and the postapocalyptic Mutant: Year Zero – are all available to play at Gencon.
The Free League design team is available for interviews, or just chats at the booth, throughout the show.
ENnie voting is open and Modiphius is nominated in a huge number of categories for the Conan GM screen, Conan the Barbarian cover, Next Generation Minis, Star Trek Adventures for Best Production Values, Star Trek Adventures for Best Rules, Fan’s Favourite Publisher, and Star Trek Adventures for Product of the Year. We’re not saying you have to vote for us, but you should definitely vote for us! Show Symbaroum and City of Mist some love too!
North Star Games to Launch Most Wanted at Gen Con
It’s Easy Pickins for Bandits, Gunslingers, and Nuns with Bad Habits!
Kensington, MD (July 16, 2018) – Get ready for a high-noon showdown this August at Gen Con (booth 2311), the country’s largest board game convention. Most Wanted is a poker-themed boardgame designed to rustle-up notorious friends and family around the table. The rules are easy enough for a kid (even Billy the Kid). All you need is a hankering to take risks, the guts to double-cross, and the desire to bluff a man out of his saddle.
Designed by Ken Gruhl & Quentin Weir (Happy Salmon) and former pro-Magic player Dominic Crapuchettes (Evolution), Most Wanted blends the strategic risk-taking of a wild-west poker game with the simple thrill of being a notorious outlaw. Playing the best hand – or bluffing with the worst hand – could mean the difference between a successful train robbery or spending time in the slammer. Players can repent at church to make a new start, or even work some honest labor (gasp!) for bail money. Be the first player to reach 13 points and claim the dubious honor of being
MOST WANTED!
Players: 2-8; Ages 10+; Playtime: 30 Minutes
“It’s rare to find a game that can keep 8 players happily involved at all times, and even rarer for it to be wicked fun with only 2 players.” states Dominic Crapuchettes, Founder and Co-President of North Star Games. “In fact, Most Wanted is my son’s favorite board game of all-time. He’s been keeping track and claims we’ve played it 73 times… but he can stretch the truth at times (or downright bluff).”
Most Wanted will be available October 1st for $34.99. A limited supply will be sold at Gen Con and available for pre-order here (for August delivery). Everyone who purchases before September will be entered into a raffle to win the ORIGINAL game art below:
Please contact Bruce Voge to set up a time to see Most Wanted (or any other North Star title) at GenCon. Our schedule is filling up and we would love to chat with you!
Magic: The Gathering to Celebrate 25 Years at Gen Con
INDIANAPOLIS (June 28, 2018) Magic: The Gathering will commemorate its 25th Birthday on August 2-5 in Indianapolis at Gen Con, North America’s largest and longest-running tabletop convention. Making an international splash at Gen Con in 1993, Magic: The Gathering has become a worldwide phenomenon with more than 100 booster releases, printings in eleven languages, and more than 20,000 unique cards. At Gen Con 2018, Magic will give back to the gaming community with a host of planned events, tournaments, and surprises.
“We are thrilled to see Magic’s exciting plans for 2018,” said David Hoppe, Gen Con President. “25 years ago, Magic’s debut at Gen Con changed the course of gaming history, and we’re eager to see not only what they have planned for this year, but for the next 25 years of Magic: The Gathering.”
Magic’s 2018 presence at Gen Con will include hundreds of events, including Learn-to-Play programming, competitive drafts, and signature offerings that highlight the 25th Birthday of the original tradeable card game.
Events include:
? Magic’s 25th Birthday Championship- Eight qualifier events, open to all attendees, will take place over the weekend that will culminate in a Sunday eight-player event which will feature Beta boosters from Magic’s first year of existence.
? Magic Panel- Attendees can learn about Magic’s history and glimpse its future at a ticketed, free panel.? Celebrate Magic’s 25th birthday with its creators! Come join us and members of Magic’s R&D team as they talk about their personal history with the game and where they see it in the next 25 years. Get a look behind the scenes at Wizards and learn about their journey from being fans of the game to creating it. Stick around for a Q+A session with our guests!
? Multi-Player Events- The more players, the more fun! Multiplayer events will include Battlebond 2HG, Wizards Tower, Trios, and Grand Melee. These are great for parent & child teams!
? Constructed Events- Great prizes await at Standard, Modern, Legacy, and Vintage events.
? On-Demand Programming- Round-the-clock Magic including Core 2019 Drafts, Chaos Drafts, 2HG Drafts, Commander play, and TURBO TOWN events.
? Weekend-Long Surprises- The Wizards of the Coast team will have some surprises in store all-weekend, and gamers should keep on the lookout for giveaways on social media, around the convention center, and in Magic’s play areas.
About Gen Con LLC
Gen Con LLC produces the largest consumer hobby, fantasy, science fiction, and adventure game convention in North America, Gen Con, The Best Four Days in Gaming!™. Founded in 1968 and acquired in 2002 by founder and former CEO of Wizards of the Coast, Peter Adkison, the company is headquartered in Seattle and takes place each August in Indianapolis.
About Wizards of the Coast
Wizards of the Coast brings people together through their shared love of games. Magic: The Gathering, Dungeons & Dragons, and other Wizards games are enjoyed by friends around the world, both at gaming tables and on digital platforms. We bring together world-class creators in game design, worldbuilding, fantasy art, and interactive events to create unforgettable moments. Wizards of the Coast is a subsidiary of Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS). For more information, visit www.wizards.com
I caught Steve Jackson and Phil Reed at the end of Origins 2018. We talked about OGRE and Fantasy Trip. Which is his first RPG. I thought it was GURPS.
Fantasy Trip comes to Kickstarter soon – it should be an interesting trek.
At Origins Game Fair I caught up with Justin De Witt From Fireside Games. He gave us the run down on Crackle and Remnants.
Remnants has a competitive dice mechanic that is pretty cool.
